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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1960
Page
10
Left to right Connie Kennemar daughter of D W Kennemar of 4 H Lake Road Miachel Cawley son of Cecil Cawley Shady Spring and Sandra Shrews directed by Allan Staton Shady Spring perform in a local recital with the group labeled as saxophone players.
In a campus mock vote Beckley College students elected Republicans to all offices except one. Representative John M Slack defeated George King 49 to 43 in the Sixth District race. Nixon beat Kennedy 53 to 45 for president. Cecil Underwood led governor votes 53 to 42 in the senatorial contest. Harold Neely led for governor 59 to 37. Over 98 students participated. 76 million nickels are produced annually in Denver.
Beckley delegates and other state church leaders attend the 91st annual West Virginia Convention of Christian Churches in Huntington Thursday through Sunday. The event launches "The Decade of Decision" with talks by Dr Ralph E Valentine and speakers from Clarksburg Princeton and Indianapolis. James A Cox of Central Christian Church will deliver the closing sermon.
Robert Devin of East Beckley was treated at Beckley Hospital Monday night for injuries to his left leg from a slate fall at the Dixie Coal Co mine in Besoco.
Beckley man Alfie L Smith was convicted in Beckley City Police Court of driving drunk and running a red light after a Monday night trial. Patrolman Leslie Cox testified he spotted Smith on East Prince Street, observed him fail to stop at Valley Drive and Prince Street, and noted he could not stand or walk straight. Breathalyzer reading showed .20, above the sober limit of .15. Smith jailed at Raleigh County Jail. Bond forfeitures and other local traffic cases followed, totaling $151 for nine defendants.
West Virginia Commission cites Raleigh Fayette Regional Library as a highlight of the year ended June 30. Fayette County lacked public library service before the regional program. Two bookmobiles began biweekly runs in January serving 64 rural communities with Oak Hill and Mount Hope all‑day stops. Circulation reached 50 005 books and 1 884 record albums in six months. An advisory committee member trio joined the regional library board, aiding policy development. A Fayette County library room in the Memorial Building was funded locally after 100 years idle, while Beckley’s library coordinated with the regional bookmobile service and joined the regional collection for the county residents.
Navy employment rep Mary Kelly will interview and test civilian typists and stenographers at Charleston Navy Recruiting Stations November 16 to 19. Shorthand 80 wpm required for stenographers and 40 wpm for typists. Housing arranged. interviews 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Marilyn Cambell of East Beckley was arrested by State Police for leaving the scene after a Sunday collision at Shady Spring. Two male companions were arrested earlier. She posted a $500 bond to appear before Magistrate Cotton White on November 16.
Fred E Baer 71 founder of Ghost writers Bureau died Saturday. W W Waymack 72 former Des Moines Register editor died Saturday from abdominal hemorrhage after televised football attack. Donald Grey Barnhouse 65 minister and radio Bible teacher died Saturday. Mark E Putnam 74 Dow Chemical executive vice president died Sunday after heart attack. Erich Raeder 84 Hitler admiral died Sunday after health decline following release from prison.
The Army announces a student nurse program providing financial aid while studying at a diploma or degree school. Applicants may apply six months before senior year for diploma students and six months before junior year for degree students. For details, contact Army Nurse Counselor or the Beckley Recruiting Station and Pittsburgh office.
FAIRDALE Four-Square 4H Club elected officers at a Thursday school meeting. Thirty-two members enrolled and chose projects: Sewing, Whats Cooking, Pack and Snack Handicraft, Watt-Fun. Officers named include Edward Lambert president Alvin Bailey vice president Twila McKinney secretary Sue Ellen Ward treasurer Nancy Snuffer reporter Terry Dinsmore song leader Carol Allen game leader.
All West Virginia Marine Corps recruiting stations will close Thursday and Friday for Veteran’s Day. A statewide meeting of recruiting personnel will be held in South Charleston on Thursday, with stations officially closed on Friday in observance of the holiday.
Charlie Ray Redden a 12 year old son of Burgess Redden is in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital after head injuries from a fall from the Blue Jay bridge near the Methodist Church Sunday night.
State Police reported a 4 p.m. collision at Glen Daniel involving a car driven by Bobby Stewart, a pickup driven by Dawson Lucas, and a pushed car with Lowell Souls as another occupant. Stewart was charged with failure to stay in his own lane. Estimated damages total $1,000. No injuries.
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Beckley College basketball and the Golden Gloves Ring Tournament this season. John Flanagan appoints Dillard Todd and Kennon Chambers co chairmen for college games and Joe Herrera chair of boxing. Boxing events set for January with details pending. Toys for Mac's Toy Fund and Salvation Army drive planned during Christmas season. Two teams will contest for new member recruitment with dinners of the losing side paid by the winners. Next meeting at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room on Nov 16 at 6 30 p.m.
C S Collier Jr urges Americans to observe Veterans Day with solemn remembrance of those who died in service and a recommitment to peace. He notes Armistice Day became Veterans Day in 1954 and cites living veterans numbers and ongoing duties of the VA while stressing the duty of citizens to honor past sacrifices.
Mrs. Peggy Kessinger city editor of the Raleigh Register fractured her right arm Saturday while visiting Washington D C. She slipped on a sidewalk as she and her companion Mrs Enock Ellison closed a beach cottage. They were visiting her brother Edward Ellison who had recently fractured his hip and elbow. They returned home Monday night.
Timothy Canterbury, 16 month old son of Assistant Prosecutor Tom Canterbury and Mrs Canterbury of Bolt, is reported in good condition at Beckley Hospital after admission Saturday. An annual Basque eating contest in Spain saw a winner consume 22 pounds of food and 15 pints of wine in under an hour.
A Tennessee woman was cited Sunday for failing to yield the right of way after a two car collision on Mabscott hill. Madeline Fishley of Dayton was traveling downslope when her vehicle slid into Talmadge Murray of Beckley who was ascending, sending both cars into a ditch. Damages were estimated at 300 dollars by officers.
Glen Meador ten year old of 812 Johnstown Road was slightly injured Sunday at 2:26 pm when struck by a car driven by Mary F. Smith of Stamford. Police said the boy ran into the car’s path and the accident was unavoidable. He was treated at Beckley Memorial Hospital and released.
Twenty one persons filed applications for work at the Beckley office of Employment Security Friday. They were: one clerk typist, two sales clerks, one typewriter serviceman, one auto mechanic, two service station attendants, one painter, janitor, two truck drivers, two construction laborers, one mine trackman, and one timber cutter.
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates will honor 12 Stotesbury mine employees at a Helen Community Church program at 10 a.m. Friday. The group’s combined service totals 315 years. Recipients include Arthur Crump Virgil Elkins James Spangler and Ross Tucker for 30 years and Havester Berger Joe Berger Elmer McGinnis for 25 years. Also listed are Sam Flanagan James Hand William Mabe James Washburn and Charles Wood for 20 years.
Luther Robinson aged 46 from Lester is in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after being admitted around 7 am with injuries from a fall at the Eastern Gas and Fuel Coal Co mine in Eccles. The incident occurred in Potter, Nebraska.
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